HP a307x, a300n manual Using updates from hp, Getting messages, Turning off messages

using updates from hp

Updates from HP (select models only) is an Internet-based service provided by

HP to bring you important information about your PC:

•Product notices

•System updates

•Tips

•Special offers for your PC

Messages arrive while you’re connected to the Internet and may display an alert or a notice on your desktop. View messages as they arrive or read them later.

The Updates from HP Support messages are also available to you through the

Support Web site under the information for your PC model. Refer to your

Warranty & Support Guide for Web site information.

getting messages

After you view or close a message, it will not automatically display again.

To read a previously received message, open Updates from HP:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Chose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tool.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Updates from HP again.

Updates from HP opens and lists the message titles. To read a message, double-click the message title in the window. You can close this window, and Updates from HP remains active.

turning off messages

You cannot receive messages, including important Support messages that may be critical to the operation of your PC, while the service is off.

To turn off the Updates from HP Service:

1Click Start on the taskbar.

2Choose All Programs.

3Choose PC Help & Tool.

4Choose Updates from HP.

5Click Disable Updates from HP.

The service is turned off until you re-enable it.

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